MARILYN HINKLEY

Marilyn Hinkley, age 83, of Port Jervis, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 17, 1927 in Port Jervis, the daughter of the late Carmen and Marion Maillet Prisco.

Marilyn was a retired Floor Lady for Kolmar Labs, Inc., in Port Jervis.

She married Joseph L. Hinkley who predeceased her in 1983. Marilyn is survived by her three daughters: Diane Wilson and her companion, Paul Hartmann of Port Jervis, Loretta Olenick and her husband, John of Sparrowbush, and Marion Palmer and her husband, Bob of Charlotte, NC; three sons: Joseph L. Hinkley Jr. of Westbrookville, Thomas M. Hinkley and his wife, Karen of Port Jervis, and Michael Hinkley and his wife, Karen of Milford, PA. She is also survived by her beloved 14 grandchildren: John, Andy, Brian, Kelly, Vanessa, Kyle, Katy, Mandy, Adam, Shannon, Tyler, Ronni, Sara, and Rachael; 14 great-grandchildren: Zachary, Matteo, Haleigh, Jillian, Kaitlin, Alyssa, Brianne, Kyle, Aaron, Adriana, Joey, Lily, Jessica, and Colton; her sisters-in-law: Alice Prisco of Port Jervis, Pat Biondi of Wayne, NJ, Mary Prisco of Port Jervis, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Rachel; her great-grandson, Antonio, and her three brothers: Joseph, Carmen and Ollie Prisco.

Marilyn was an avid bowler and big sports fan; her favorite teams were the Mets and the Colts. She also enjoyed doing all types of puzzles, including crossword, playing Bingo with the Bingo Bunch on Tuesdays, and her weekly card games with her friends at Hillside Terrace, better known as "The Girls." Above all, she enjoyed spending time with all of her family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with The Rev. George La Grutta officiating. Interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville.

Memorial donations may be made to the America Heart Assn., PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.